Wage Discussion
New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association
Wage Scale Recommendation
Comparison of March 2007 to March 2009
Certificate in Veterinary Nursing
| 2009 | 2007 | |
| new graduate* | $15 | $13 |
| 1 – 3 years experience in the profession | $18 | $15 |
| 3 – 5 years experience in the profession | $18 - $20 | $17 – $18 |
| 5 years plus | $20 plus | $18 – $20 |
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
| 2009 | 2007 | |
| new graduate* | $18 | $15 |
| 1 – 3 years experience in the profession | $18 - $21 | $17 – $18 |
| 3 – 5 years experience in the profession | $21 - $24 | $18 - $20 |
| 5 years plus | $24 plus | $20 |
Benefits
- Uniform to be supplied
- Membership of NZVNA
- Continuing Education – both release from work to attend and registration paid.
Veterinary Nurse Receptionists
Veterinary Nurse Receptionists are the first point of contact for clients
- pay should be at veterinary nursing rates
- use of knowledge gained from qualification
- trained in triage
*performance related review after 3 months and this should be written into the Employment Contract
Comments to Sarah O'Hagan, NZVNA President.
Email: Sarah O'Hagan
Phone: 06 3766101 (Home)
06 3768046 (Work)
